Heat oven to 200ºF. Butter 2 cookie sheets, 15 1/2x12 inches, and keep warm in oven. Mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla; reserve.Mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 240ºF on candy thermometer or until small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. Stir in butter and peanuts. Cook, stirring constantly, to 300ºF or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.

Oh, that is a cute cabinet--perfect for displaying your little treasures. Peanut brittle--oh!! I made it once in the microwave and it was wonderful... I should try to dig up that recipe again, but if I can't find it, I'll try yours :)

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I am a quilt designer now living in Idaho! My first book featuring my quilts was published in 2012. My second book featuring my wool embroidery pieces will be published in August 2012 also by Leisure Arts. My husband and I are having fun discovering the beauty of Idaho and I am very happy to be closer to our kids in California!